Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Urges.
How to pronounce urges:
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Urges - as a noun
An instinctive motive
Example: "Profound religious impulses"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impulse11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motivation15motive11need5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Urges - as a verb
Force or impel in an indicated direction
Example: "I urged him to finish his studies"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exhort16press7urge onHypernyms (Closely Related)
advise10counsel9rede5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Push for something
Example: "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on thanksgiving day"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advocate14recommend16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advise10propose11suggest9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He resisted the urges to eat junk food and stuck to his healthy diet."
"She couldn't resist the urges to check her phone during the meeting."
"His strong urges for adventure led him to travel the world."
"She had to fight the constant urges to procrastinate and stay focused on her work."
"He urges his team to work harder and achieve better results."
Word Game Points
Is URGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, urges is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
URGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is URGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, urges is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordURGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is URGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, urges is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordURGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
